Alabama redistricting
Definition
The process of redrawing boundaries for congressional and state legislative districts in the U.S. state of Alabama, typically following the decennial census and handled by the state legislature as normal legislation subject to gubernatorial veto.
A highly contentious political event, particularly the 2021-2023 cycle where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Allen v. Milligan that Alabama's congressional map likely violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting power, requiring a second Black-opportunity district.
Ongoing legal battles as of 2025-2026, including federal court findings that Alabama's state Senate map violates the Voting Rights Act and Republican efforts to allow election do-overs if Supreme Court protections weaken.
Examples
Alabama redistricting turned the state's congressional map into a Rorschach test where everyone sees their favorite safe seats.
With masterful Alabama redistricting, politicians packed opponents into fewer districts, creating a symphony of gerrymandered harmony.
Alabama redistricting battles keep lawyers in business longer than a bad sequel to a blockbuster court case.
In the latest round of Alabama redistricting, the Supreme Court played map editor, ensuring Black voters get districts that aren't just window dressing.